Like many forumers here, I started losing hair at early age of 19 or 20. At first, I didnt worry although my dad was already at Norwood 6 at that time. I was at that time saying to myself "hey I am still young, and this problem was the last thing in my mind!" I ignored the fact that baldness runs in my gene because my hair was very thick...
Fast forward to 10 years later, alas, I was too late. Both of my temples were shiny, and hairline was completely devastated. I did start Proscar, Rogaine, jojoba oil, few years back, but dint have the discpline to maintain the regime. Was on and off all the time, therefore I cannot observe its effectiveness. I however believe these drugs have slowed the balding process.
I experienced what the rest of you did. Blowing wind, rain, swimming, are like public enemy No.1. Your best friend is a cap. I kept wondering why none of my peers is losing hair....why was it only me? Friends and relative started commenting about my thinning hair, I just smiled and said "Oh it runs in the gene, I have learned to accept this". Well, in my heart, I felt deep sorrow...
I was lucky to have gotten married in 2008 and had a boy one year later. Everything was a breeze, except, of course, the north-bound hairline...
Like many of you too, I was browsing this website silently, studying hairtransplant procedures, the surgeons, the geography involves, cost, results etc. At first, I was discouraged as I didnt want to go under the knife. And the cost is prohibitive as I am not well-off. But, the little voice in my head told me, this IS the only 'cure'. And so, I began to get serious about it, contacting surgeons, check my schedule and finances. BAM, I booked my flight to Chiang Mai, along with my family and in-laws!
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Before Treatment
